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Newspaper
The Chronicle Telegram
Location
Elyria, Ohio, United States of America
Date
May 25, 1921
Page
9
Mrs. Harry Buck of 1687 Thirty-fourth street woke to three men in her room about 1 am. They ransacked the house stealing $400 in gold a bank book and a revolver before fleeing. Police found no clues after a search of the home and neighborhood.
Amherst NewE youth group reports bi weekly Boy Scouts meeting in library rooms with games and tests. They plan a town candy drive to help cover camping trip expenses. Knights of Pythias announce new six dance series after hall repairs from a fire.
Sheriff Backus pursued alleged whiskey runners reported to be heading into town. Fireworks restrictions are imposed until July 1 due to excessive use of firecrackers, banning large or dangerous fireworks and excessive noise.
Clare Stiwald was called to Cleveland yesterday by his father’s illness. Mr. Monahan has moved to Cleveland where he will engage in the stone business. Esther Davie has accepted a patron in the local post office.
Lorain County Agricultural Society president J L Edwards announced a free Wild West show for this year’s Leounty fair along with calf and pig exhibitions by Lorain county boys. The Northern Ohio Fair Circuit includes Wellington Sandusky Norwalk Elyria Medina Sandusky and Attica.
Cleveland resident Mrs E Strohmeyer states she suffered in early life from female troubles and found relief using Dr Pierce's Favorite Prescription. After two bottles she claims to be the mother of strong healthy children. She provides address 2469 East 824 Street and invites others to obtain a trial package via druggists or by sending 10 cents to Buffalo New York.
On Wednesday evening May 25 members and friends of the Church of Christ will gather at the church for a farewell reception to their pastor and his wife Rev and Mrs Smith who depart soon.
Services Sunday May 29 at 10 30 after noon will be held at the Congregational church to observe Union Memorial. Rev P B Schaffner of the Methodist church will deliver the address and all are invited and urged to attend.
Citizens are urged to save flowers for Memorial Day and bring all blooms to the town hall Monday morning around 8 o'clock for the decoration ceremony. The notice emphasizes collective participation in honoring the day.
The schedule lists Wellington High baseball versus LaGrange High on Friday at Wellington grounds, a Saturday match for Oberlin High at Oberlin, and a tri county meet for Wellington High boys at University grounds. On Monday Decoration Day Wellington High plays St Ignatius High of Cleveland.
S. P. Bradley aged 36 and a native of Valhalla South Carolina died at his Prospect street home Sunday night from tubercular trouble. He leaves a wife and six children and had worked in the barber shop of Benjamin Stevens since arriving in Wellington.
The Morgan-Dirlam Post American Legion held a meeting in their rooms last evening. A. E. Smith was a visitor to Elyria on Tuesday. The Misses Virginia Warren and
Classified notices announce optimal ad placements for buyers and sellers. Readers are urged to use the Want Ads to reach local customers, find services, and connect with merchants offering deals and opportunities.
Youngstown police say they recovered a Hudson car with Pennsylvania plates 299 10% at Bissell and Liorencedale after the Union National Bank heist in New Castle Pa. Evidence includes two carriage holders a brown cap and recent hard driving. They seek two suspects thought to operate from Youngstown and connect the Canfield Farmers National Bank hold up Friday.
Ruth Hogan returned from New London after a few days visiting friends. Mrs. R. H. Clifford has come back to Cleve from an indefinite stay with her Parents Mr. and Mrs. F. D. Warren. Esther Manley and her brother Joe Walters of Florida are staying with Mr. and Mrs Henry Manley on Courtland street. Eva Mosher, after months with her sister Miss Mintle Rockwood, returned to her home in Ovid Michigan.
Vermilion marshal and posse pursued a stolen taxi from Elyman to the Rocky River bridge and Vermilion, where they captured two bandits in a Vermilion restaurant. The wrecked taxi showed significant damage. high grade revolvers and loot were found on the suspects.
An advertisement cites testimonials from residents in Battle Creek Ann Arbor Detroit Owosso and Grayling praising Sorbol Quadruple as a non staining non irritating health aid. It directs readers to Cran dalls Drug Store Oberlin and Sorbo Company mechanisms for more information.
John C. Lathrop of Boston spoke on Christian Science and its practical excellence. He argued true prayer extends beyond material belief, governed by the one Mind, Life, Truth and Love, and that spiritual understanding heals the sick.
Demonstration of the Wilkins Hurst Co direct action gas range is scheduled for Thursday and Friday. Demonstrators showcase efficiency and ease of use in a practical setting for local shoppers and tradespeople.
The piece discusses Christian Science views on knowing God as Life Truth and Love, the role of the Comforter in guiding to all Truth, and that true nature is spiritual rather than material. It notes Jesus warned of limits to current understanding and frames death as a false belief overcome by Christ Truth. It emphasizes living now, conquering fear and disease, and awaiting a future without pain.
Elyria lightweight Dave Taylor meets Al Zeimer Kilbane's sparring partner in a six round curtain raiser before Kilbane Jacks at League Park Cleveland. Taylor, unnamed until last night, remains optimistic and in good condition for the matchup tonight in fast company.
Berlin reported that German volunteers attacked Polish insurgents in Upper Silesia with armored trains and claimed the Poles were defeated. The German ambassador in Paris announced a 48 hour armistice arrangement between Germany and Poland in Silesia.
A long roster lists hotel Elyria and Hotel Elyria registrants from Akron Cleveland and many other cities. Names include Brown Holmes Kydd Scott Richon Rhodes Fisher Jojiffe Kimball Mendlebohm Richardson Henshaw Breckenridge Ross Jenks Plass Ennell Borsat Watkins Quirk Jones Stein Stufebaker Hirt Mealand Faught Sutter Carlson Krugbaum Wright Bucking Sut ter Ellerman Hatch Campbell Tomlinson and more.
A fragmentary list names Edwin Gresnwald Chester Akroh and R. L. Crane among tradesmen and associates in Philadelphia circles with H. B. Moore and Hentington noted. The text preserves several individuals linked to early 20th century commerce.
Three marriage license notices list Joseph Hrabko 44 cabinet maker of Youngstown and Mary Cray 31 of Lorain before Justice Hughes. John Gargal 36 laborer of Cleveland and Sophia Goncal 30 of Lorain before a Lorain Justice. Walter Dragan and Valerie Dragan 28 of Joyain with a Cleveland priest performing.
Elyria notes the Woman's Auxiliary unit of the American Legion will hold a members only meeting Thursday at 7 30 o'clock in the American Legion rooms. All members are urged to attend if possible.
Chicago reports plans to build a 21 story cathedral by the Methodist church. The project envisions a towering place of worship rising in the city skyline.
A home kitchen device called the Lorain timers cooking while you are away. Set the wheel for the time you will be gone and return to a ready to serve meal. It promises precise heat control so foods are never overdone, underdone, or burned.
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